Little change in physical activity after total joint surgery

Editor's Note

Physical activity in total joint patients did not change at 6 months after surgery and small-moderate improvement was found at 12 months, despite large improvements in pain and quality of life, this meta-analysis finds.

A total of seven studies (336 patients) were analyzed. Reasons for the lack of increased physical activity are unknown but may be behavioral in nature.

Changing sedentary behavior should be a future focus in these patients, the researchers note.

Original Article Corresponding author Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC Corresponding Author: Adam P.